clearheaded

American  

[kleer-hed-id] / ˈklɪərˈhɛd ɪd /

adjective

1. having or showing an alert mind.

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Other Word Forms

• clearheadedly adverb
• clearheadedness noun

Etymology

Origin of clearheaded

First recorded in 1700–10; clear + head ( def. ) + -ed ³ ( def. )

Example Sentences

“But he was also not so clearheaded in his vision of the world as many of his modern defenders would like to make him out to be.”

From The Wall Street Journal

She says she hasn’t had a fall since, and feels more clearheaded.

From The Wall Street Journal

That depression “was different and hit much harder. I couldn’t organize my thoughts or think straight,” he says, adding that it’s only now that he feels more “clearheaded.”

From Los Angeles Times

In Chay Yew’s clearheaded production, with an excellent cast, the touching opera had little trouble making its impact at the performance on Saturday evening.

From New York Times

“I’ve never felt stronger or more clearheaded about my priorities and mission.”

From Seattle Times